Which is a better choice?

Well planned meals are nutritionally balanced and feature a variety of color, texture, temperature, shapes, and flavors that blend well together. * Use the food replicas and packages to create a day of healthy eating. You will have 3 plates for meals and include a snack as well. Remember to limit processed foods, empty calories.

Present your meals to the class. *Who would your daily food plan be appropriate for?*Show examples of each of the 6 main nutrients.*Demonstrate how your meal is balanced and follows color, texture,

shape, temperature, flavor components.*What was challenging about planning/meeting requirements?

*Complete the lab sheet. Bag foods and return to correct boxes.

Meal planning Lab Name____________________

1) Do you ever think about or plan your food and drink choices for the day? If so, give an example.

2) List 3 ways you could benefit from planning and eating balanced meals:

3) ID 3 nutritional concerns with this meal:

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4) If this were your lunch, what should you keep in mind when selecting the rest of your food and drink for the day?

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